Author: jmcconnell
7th Aug 2008
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Kidney Focused On Crucial November Period
Declan Kidney has his sights firmly set on November: "I think November is probably more important than it ever has…
7th Aug 2008
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Gaffney: ‘Double-Jobbing’ Won’t Be A Problem
Officially confirmed as Ireland's new backs coach earlier this week, Alan Gaffney does not feel his additional role as Leinster…
7th Aug 2008
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Kiss Enthused By Players’ Spirit And Attitude
Australian Les Kiss, Ireland's new defence coach, chatted with IrishRugby.ie at Thursday's coaching staff press conference in Cork, discussing his…
7th Aug 2008
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‘Excited’ Smal Brings Fresh Ideas To The Table
Gert Smal does not shirk a challenge, that is for certain. In the midst of a four-day training camp in…
7th Aug 2008
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Kidney In No Rush To Name Captain
While the final pieces in the Irish management jigsaw were put in place this week, new head coach Declan Kidney…
7th Aug 2008
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Kidney’s View On The ELVs
Getting to grips with the introduction of the Experimental Law Variations, Ireland coach Declan Kidney says it is difficult to…
7th Aug 2008
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South African Test Unlikely To Go Ahead
The proposed South Africa v Ireland Test match, which the World Cup holders wanted to stage in the United Arab…
7th Aug 2008
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IRFU President Formally Welcomes New Management
In his own words, Irish Rugby Football Union President John Lyons formally lifted the curtain on the new season on…